The Grand Tour and beyond.
We’re all familiar with the rolling hills of Tuscany, the cliffs of Santorini, the Eiffel Tower in Paris. But Europe is so much more than classic postcard images. As the continent’s Eastern half becomes more accessible, spots like the ports of Dubrovnik, the caves of Slovenia, and the Renaissance towns of the Czech Republic are becoming more popular as travelers venture off the traditional backpacker’s route. As everywhere, sustainable tourism practices are needed to protect this region’s intense natural beauty.
(above) Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland
The Pyrenees, Aquitaine, France
Paris, France
Barbarin, Spain
Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
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